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Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

Just to throw out a little about online classes. There are many schools with a very large online class taking population. It brings in lots of money to the school and the schools don't have to build the physical infrastructure to house the students courses. There are many schools that use software for the online tests that require the student to have a webcam that they will have activated when the test is being taken. The test is administered through a web browser that will not let there be any other apps running at the time. The student is recorded as they take the test. At the host site, where the video files are dumped, a flag is placed on the video if there is any excessive movement, i.e. a door opening, student turning around, moving to open a book, etc. The instructor then can go to the video file and see what the excessive movement is. The idea is there to try and prevent cheating. I know that every time a better mousetrap is made, the mice get bigger and smarter. I would question a student being able to take ALL of their courses online though. It would seem a bit over the top for a student to be able to take an entire courseload online. There's too much that goes into setting up a course to be taught online.

Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

Originally Posted by AlistarWills

Just to throw out a little about online classes. There are many schools with a very large online class taking population. It brings in lots of money to the school and the schools don't have to build the physical infrastructure to house the students courses. There are many schools that use software for the online tests that require the student to have a webcam that they will have activated when the test is being taken. The test is administered through a web browser that will not let there be any other apps running at the time. The student is recorded as they take the test. At the host site, where the video files are dumped, a flag is placed on the video if there is any excessive movement, i.e. a door opening, student turning around, moving to open a book, etc. The instructor then can go to the video file and see what the excessive movement is. The idea is there to try and prevent cheating. I know that every time a better mousetrap is made, the mice get bigger and smarter. I would question a student being able to take ALL of their courses online though. It would seem a bit over the top for a student to be able to take an entire courseload online. There's too much that goes into setting up a course to be taught online.

I guess with this, you could still have a Cheat Sheet.

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Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

All this "celebrity" talk that has him taking these online courses, I say let him keep listening to it. Let him continue thinking he is the best thing since sliced bread. Pump him up, lets see how he handles himself. Fame DOES change people and this will actually show just how mature he is. He will find out that he caught us beat up and let down after a come back victory at LSWho. Things will be much different this year.

(In an old southern trailer park redneck beer in hand marlboro light in other and camoflauge cutoff shorts man's voice) If a tablet was good enough for Moses and the 10 Commandments then by god they are good enough for my children in school today!!!!!!!

Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

Originally Posted by Alasippi

I was reading where Johnny Football is taking all on-line classes and will only be on campus one time a month.
Seems to me like the NCAA shouldn't allow something like this.
I'm not saying it will happen but wouldn't that make it mighty easy for someone to take your classes for you?
sip

Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

Originally Posted by tidefan23

Is that so? I found out a particular player was in one of my management classes back in '93 or '94 the day of the final.

If I'm not mistaken Coach Saban has a very strict policy about class attendance, and I mean players walking their butts into a class room and sitting down at a desk beside other students. lol.. If they don't choose to do so he'll suspend them in a heartbeat. I like this approach.
There may not be anything actually "wrong" with what Manziel is doing. My son is getting his masters on-line and it's very convenient for him as a newlywed.
So I know I'm using a double standard here but I just think football players should go to class. Furthermore, if one can take on-line classes then I think they all should be able to.
I know. I'm sounding like my grand father lol
sip

Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

I have no problem with the online classes. I think it's going to become a trend especially for athletes because work can get done on their schedule (e.g. If I'm CNS and I know I have kids having issues going to class, they're doing online classes during their study hall session with someone looking over their shoulder with a pitcher of cold water ready to go). As long as the classes aren't a sham, then I have no problem with JM doing it.

Re: Manziel Taking All On-Line Classes-Fishy?

Count me as one who thinks online coursing should be limited, and for special needs.

Part of the college experience is having the discipline to get up and GO to a class, and the interaction with others and teachers in that setting. You learn social skills for the real world - kids nowadays need more of that, and less internet "Social Media" imo.